Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 25 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605088
Common Names
- Cinnamomum glanduliferum
- Glanduliferum Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Tree
Synonyms
- Camphora glandulifera (Wall.) Nees [unknown]
- Cinnamomum cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
- Machilus mekongensis Diels [unknown]
- Machilus dominii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Laurus glandulifera Wall. [unknown]
Description
Cinnamomum glanduliferum (also called 'Cinnamon Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree, native to the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. It is found in humid tropical forests, growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Cinnamomum glanduliferum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinnamomum glanduliferum has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cinnamomum glanduliferum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is best propagated by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings and air layering.
Where to Find Cinnamomum glanduliferum
Cinnamomum glanduliferum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cinnamomum glanduliferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum glanduliferum?
Cinnamomum glanduliferum
What is the common name of Cinnamomum glanduliferum?
Cinnamon
What is the family of Cinnamomum glanduliferum?
Lauraceae
Species in the Cinnamomum genus
Cinnamomum bhamoensis,
Cinnamomum bhaskarii,
Cinnamomum bishnupadae,
Cinnamomum blandfordii,
Cinnamomum champokianum,
Cinnamomum lohitensis,
Cinnamomum sanjappae,
Cinnamomum suvrae,
Cinnamomum alibertii,
Cinnamomum altissimum,
Cinnamomum anacardium,
Cinnamomum andersonii,
Cinnamomum angustifolium,
Cinnamomum angustitepalum,
Cinnamomum appelianum,
Cinnamomum archboldianum,
Cinnamomum arfakense,
Cinnamomum assamicum,
Cinnamomum aubletii,
Cinnamomum aureofulvum,
Cinnamomum austro-sinensis,
Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense,
Cinnamomum baileyanum,
Cinnamomum balansae,
Cinnamomum bamoense,
Cinnamomum beccarii,
Cinnamomum bejolghota,
Cinnamomum birmanicum,
Cinnamomum blumei,
Cinnamomum bodinieri,
Cinnamomum bonii,
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum,
Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum,
Cinnamomum burmanni,
Cinnamomum calciphilum,
Cinnamomum calleryi,
Cinnamomum cambodianum,
Cinnamomum camphora,
Cinnamomum capparu-coronde,
Cinnamomum carrierii,
Cinnamomum caryophyllus,
Cinnamomum cebuense,
Cinnamomum celebicum,
Cinnamomum chantinii,
Cinnamomum chartophyllum,
Cinnamomum chemungianum,
Cinnamomum citriodorum,
Cinnamomum clemensii,
Cinnamomum contractum,
Cinnamomum cordatum,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,